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Jennifer Emilson, Food Writer
Toronto, Ontario
About me
Cooking up healthy, and sometimes indulgent meals in Toronto. The winners show up on my blog, The Lemon Apron. I cook & bake for volunteer work.
Website
http://www.thelemonapron.comIt has different names, looks funky on the outside, but is dreamy, creamy and sweet inside. Explore the market outside your comfort zone!
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lauren One of my friends was in India last year and said she had the most amazing custard apple smoothies! I've been meaning to try.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Yes !! This is delish! @mrscorco and @brittanymbarton you should try this as a part of your new foods challenge
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mrscorco @Rachna 👍🏼
I've been 'confit-ing' up a storm. Yes, it's a word! Garlic, shallot & cherry tomato confit- deliciously addictive & the oil is divine.
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"This month for our Instagram cookbook club, we are devouring ‘Gjelina, Cooking from Venice, California’ by Travis Lett. I tend to have apprehensions embarking on cooking from a book bas…"
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mirasingh You're right! So much easier than it sounds. Thanks for sharing!
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sugardetoxme Thanks for doing our Instagram takeover!
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JenniferEmilson Aww, thanks for having me! 😘 @sugardetoxme
Well, Fiddle Dee Dee! Fiddleheads are back! With all the nutrients of fresh asparagus, don't leave these out of your spring basket.
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Gwendolyn Fiddlehead pizza!!! Love love it.
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DietID_TeamDietitians they are back already?!!!
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JenniferEmilson I think they're just starting to show up. These came from the west coast. So we should have local ones within the next two or three weeks I would think. @Rachna
A fresh savoury cobbler for #meatlessmonday
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"This was the last weekend of March, 2016. And it was a glorious one, in Toronto. True, the air was still cold. But the sun shone brightly, the sky was bright blue with no clouds i…"
Alien looking, yes, but oh so yummy! Steamed artichokes with Easy Peasy Hollandaise Sauce
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"Growing up, one of our favourite times around the dinner table involved the lowly, rather alien-looking artichoke. I never questioned this bizarre looking vegetable: it was a yearly treat sin…"
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sugardetoxme Looks awesome Jennifer
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gingerandchorizo Looks amazing! Have never cooked artichoke before, this sounds easy enough to try! 😄
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JenniferEmilson Thanks guys!! Try it Lydia, you'll be hooked!
Stewed Strawberry and Rhubarb over...wait for it...almond flour grits!! All the texture and flavour of traditional grits, but with almonds! Recipe coming
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mirasingh Almond flour grits? Do you just make those like regular grits?
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JenniferEmilson Pretty well @mirasingh I'll get the recipe posted and you can see the ratios.
Cabbage alla Carbonara. That's right, the pasta classic gets a refresher course with cabbage replacing the pasta! Gluten free but not flavour free!
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"This is a recipe that grew out of that dreaded detox I undertook last summer. I had learned to substitute vegetables for traditional carbs like pasta and rice. There was the now cl…"
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gingerandchorizo Interesting! Looks yummy!!
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sugardetoxme Taking notes!
Step aside Kale, there's a new chip in town. Brussels Sprouts Chips.
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"Kale Chips. The uber trendy, slightly ubiquitous ‘health food’ phenom from 2013 has been supplanted. At least in my kitchen. Step aside you crispy Diva, make room…"
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katewilson I love crispy Brussels sprouts. As a garnish they are delicious too.
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lauren Yum! Every time I roast Brussels sprouts my favorite part is the stray leaves 👌🏼
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gingerandchorizo Wonderful idea!!
Papaya bowl for brekkie. And save the seeds! Did you know you can eat them?! A little peppery, but good for digestion, anti-parasite, anti-viral. Do only source non-GMO'd and do a bit of research f...
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sugardetoxme Damn!
Shaving radishes and cucumbers over smashed avo on baguettes makes for a yummy breakfast! Or snack. It's all in the seasoning. Use the best fleur de sel and olive oil, you'll be thrilled.
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DietID_TeamDietitians Love me some purple radish
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MrsXtina Considering I love love LOVE avocado toast, I need to try this! I just discovered watermelon radish and can now venture to purple radish!
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Riki I love the idea! Thanks!
Going to try it.